Federal Communications Commission

FCC Approves Net Neutrality RulesNet neutrality is an essential component to an open Internet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today voted to protect the Internet, preserving it as a platform for innovation, free expression, and economic...

The Biggest Net Neutrality LieThis week, filings are flooding into the FCC about its latest effort to pass “net neutrality” rules, the first phase of public comments on the proposal that will continue for the next several months. So many...

The Facts about Net NeutralityNEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission has taken the first step toward adopting new regulations that could create fast lanes for Internet traffic from websites that can afford to pay for the privilege....

New Net Neutrality Proposals Worry CampaignersFederal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Tom Wheeler will today present his proposals for net neutrality – which reportedly include the provision that content firms should in some cases be allowed to pay for...

Apr 24 2014, 7:26am CDT

FCC to propose pay-for-priority Internet standardsLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission is set to propose new open Internet rules that would allow content companies to pay for faster delivery over the so-called "last mile" connection to people's...

Comcast's Time Warner Deal Faces Hurdles in WashingtonComcast's surprising announcement of a deal to buy Time Warner Cable for $45 billion is being met with outrage by consumer advocates, concern by politicians, and uncertainty by Wall Street. Bringing the country’s top...

Feb 13 2014, 5:15pm CST

Congress To Vote On Phone UnlockingThe House Majority Leader, Eric Canter, has announced that the House will vote on the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (H.R. 1123), during the week of February 24, 2014. Leader Canter has...

Net Neutrality Ruling: What Happens Now?Yesterday’s Appeal Court ruling against the FCC's net neutrality rules will probably not mark the end of the internet as we know it.
Following the ruling, internet providers now in theory have the ability to prioritize...

Jan 15 2014, 8:51am CST

Major change unlikely despite open-Internet rulingCourt's ruling against open-Internet rules won't mean major changes to access
NEW YORK (AP) — Don't expect major changes to how you access your favorite websites and services despite a federal appeals...

Calling America's New Digital Policy PioneersNext week, as part of the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, I’ll be speaking on a panel discussing the future of Internet-based telephony, or what is referred to in Washington as the “IP Transition.”
As I’ve...

Jan 3 2014, 5:26am CST

FCC may soon allow phone calls in flightsThe Federal Aviation Administration made a decision last month to lift the restriction on using electronic devices on all phases of flight. However, phone calls are still not allowed in flights. But that might soon...

Nov 22 2013, 12:25am CST

FCC Chairman Gives Orders to Unlock Cell PhonesThe new FCC Chairman, Tom Wheeler has given orders to the CTIA Wireless Association to unlock cell phones for the sake of the consumers. He is acting under the guidance of the Obama administration which recently pushed for such telecommunication company reforms.

FCC to Approve Sprint’s Deals with SoftBank and ClearwireThe FCC has finally approved of Sprint’s deals with both SoftBank and Clearwire. After being put to the vote, the decision was finalized on the fifth day. The deal is real and it is sealed. SoftBank's $21.6 billion bid for Sprint won FCC support. Also Sprint’s deal to buy half of Clearwire is approved.

Jul 3 2013, 7:28am CDT

F.C.C. Expansion Plan for In-Flight Wi-FiThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to expand its Wi-Fi facility for airline passengers. This new expansion helps those who are in the sky and on an airplane to afford the broadband experience. The inclusivity of this decision will definitely prove beneficial to thousands of people who take to the skies on flights.

Griffin PartyDock Pushed into Limelight by FCCThe good ol' FCC is notorious for leaking products ahead of their launch as they are submitted for their approvals to use wireless and other tech in the US ahead of launch. The latest product to be outed by the FCC is...

iPad Keyboard Clamshell Case Turns up at FCCIf it wasn’t for the FCC, we wouldn’t hear about many of the gadgets we know of early before they actual launch. A new case for the iPad that has a keyboard in it has surfaced for its FCC approvals.
The clamshell case...